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Understanding and Preventing Pentobarbital Exposure Risks

Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025
12 p.m. ET.

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About the Webinar

Pentobarbital, while widely used in veterinary medicine, poses serious risks when animal remains are not managed responsibly. Cases of secondary poisoning in wildlife, pets, and even people have drawn increasing attention from regulators, the public, and veterinary professionals.

This session explores the latest data on pentobarbital toxicosis, outlines the AVMA’s Companion Animal Aftercare Policy, and highlights practical approaches to responsible home burial. Together, we’ll discuss how veterinarians can safeguard their communities, support grieving families, and uphold best practices in aftercare.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Interpret current data on pentobarbital toxicosis and understand its implications for veterinary practice.
  2. Apply key principles from the AVMA Companion Animal Aftercare Policy to guide safe and ethical recommendations.
  3. Educate pet owners on responsible home burial practices that prevent environmental contamination and accidental poisonings.
  4. Strengthen client trust by demonstrating leadership in both medical care and aftercare guidance.
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Speakers
Dr. Celine Leheurteux
Dr. Celine Leheurteux
Veterinarian and CEO of Euthabag
Mike Rodgers
Mike Rodgers
Head of Marketing at Digitail